Traffic & Transport
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Bridge plan seeks new approval
The proposed $750 million Bribie Island Bridge has entered the federal environmental approval process, with construction expected to begin in 2028 and deliver safer, improved traffic and active transport connections.
Traffic changes to stay on key road
Temporary traffic changes on Dohles Rocks Road at Murrumba Downs will remain until October, with motorists and pedestrians advised to expect delays as work continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade.
Plea for drivers to slow down
Drivers are being urged to slow down on Moreton Bay roads, with millions of vehicle movements each week increasing the risk of wildlife collisions during winter’s peak dawn and dusk activity periods.
Residents’ anger over motorsport plan
Residents have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $20 million motorsport park at Beachmere, raising concerns about traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts during a packed community meeting.
Major Moreton Bay track closures this weekend
SEQ rail lines including Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula and Sunshine Coast will close May 23–24 for maintenance works, with railbuses replacing services and additional disruptions expected across the network. Plan ahead via Translink updates.
$800m for Bruce Highway upgrade
Moreton Bay’s Bruce Highway upgrade has received $812.5 million in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, funding Stage 2 works from Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road, including new Pine River bridges, active transport links and congestion relief.
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Pop-up viewing for major projects
Plans for four huge transport projects will be open for the public to view at North Lakes Community Centre next month.
Revving up for motor show
Thousands of visitors and car enthusiasts are expected at Sandstone Point Hotel tomorrow for Motor Culture Australia’s latest event.
Overpass restrictions stay in place
Restrictions will remain on the Linkfield Road overpass until “further structural analysis and safety repairs are undertaken”.
Bay Cats? Bold bid for Moreton Bay ferry
Moreton Bay Council has today announced it will fund a study to investigate the viability of a ferry service in Moreton Bay, dubbed ‘Bay Cats’ which could create an aquatic public transport network linking Bribie Island to Brisbane. Here’s what we know
Having 'whale' of a time at awards
Sharing an “Australian success story” has helped Brisbane Whale Watching land one of the top Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
Bridge frames to arrive at night
Giant steel frames for the $19 million Elizabeth Ave pedestrian overpass are to arrive at the Clontarf site in the early hours of one morning.
Crims create copper "crisis"
Theft of copper from new housing estates and sports clubs has “hit crisis point” in the Moreton Bay Region, according to Mayor Peter Flannery.
Crushing win for concrete recycler
Moreton Bay Recycling has won its second successive UniSC Award for Environment and Sustainability Excellence by proving “more is less”.
Roadworks unearth snapshot of past
Remarkable discoveries found during work on the Petrie roundabout intersection have been donated to the Moreton Bay Regional Council Heritage Collection.
Countdown to new skate parks
Work will start soon on the first of two new skate parks which will open in the Moreton Bay Region next year. See VIDEOS and FREE TO READ
